Somalia bans public celebration of Christmas.

[Valigarmander]

This seems familiar...

Somalia's government has banned the celebration of Christmas, warning that such Christian festivities could threaten the nation's Muslim faith.

"Those celebrations are not in any way related to Islam," an official at the religious affairs ministry said.

Security agencies have been directed to stay alert to stop any gatherings.

Foreigners are free to mark the Christian holiday in their own homes, but hotels and other public places have been prohibited from marking the day.

"Having Muslims celebrate Christmas in Somalia is not the right thing, such things are akin to the abandonment," local media quote Mohamed Kheyrow, a top official at Somalia's justice and religious affairs ministry, as saying.

Correspondents say as the country recovers from years of civil war, a growing number of Somalis who grew up in the diaspora are returning home, some of them bringing Western customs with them.

Christmas is not widely celebrated in Somalia, which officially adopted Sharia in 2009, but the odd event was held - especially as an excuse to hold a party.

Mogadishu's mayor, Yusuf Hussein Jimale, told the BBC that such gatherings might also be a target for the Islamist al-Shabab group that has targeted hotels in the city in the past.

Celebrations will be allowed at UN compounds and bases for African Union peacekeepers, who are in the country to back the government's fight against the al-Qaeda-linked militants.

[pr126]

Somalia has a government?

[Baruch]

Just keeping up with the other Islamic un-states.  I doubt there are many Christians in Somalia .. though there are plenty in near by Ethiopia.

[Nonsensei]

Right so Islam recognizes Christ as at least a prophet of god, and celebrating his birthday is prohibited?

[Baruch]

Right so Islam recognizes Christ as at least a prophet of god, and celebrating his birthday is prohibited?

Christmas isn't Jesus birthday.  Muslims are also divided on celebrating the birthday of Muhammad as well.  Salafists are opposed to it.

[Nonsensei]

Christmas isn't Jesus birthday.  Muslims are also divided on celebrating the birthday of Muhammad as well.  Salafists are opposed to it.

Yes I know all that. This is a discussion about religion. Reality doesn't really have a place.

[The Skeletal Atheist]

Cue Shiranu coming one shahada away from being Muslim, while PR says all Muslims are terrorist. Meanwhile the other forum members will either hate all Muslims, or suck Islamic dick, depending on how drunk they are.

[Shiranu]

Cue Shiranu coming one shahada away from being Muslim, while PR says all Muslims are terrorist. Meanwhile the other forum members will either hate all Muslims, or suck Islamic dick, depending on how drunk they are.

Well I wasn't going to stop by, but since I've been summoned...

ALLAHU AKBAR, ISLAM IS TRUTH SALAAM BROTHERS

[Draconic Aiur]

Shiranu a muslim? OHOHO! So we have another that wants to join the crazy parade!

[pr126]

The Skeletal Atheist wrote:

...while PR says all Muslims are terrorist. 

Please show the forum where did I claim that ALL Muslims are terrorist.

[The Skeletal Atheist]

The Skeletal Atheist wrote:Please show the forum where did I claim that ALL Muslims are terrorist.

Please show where I was being serious here.

[Shiranu]

Shiranu a muslim? OHOHO! So we have another that wants to join the crazy parade!

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh... you laugh now brother but one day you will see His mercy.

[Draconic Aiur]

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh... you laugh now brother but one day you will see His mercy.

get out

[Shiranu]

get out

You juest only because you have not heard the truth of his Prophet's speech (peace be upon him).

[Baruch]

Pr126 meant ...
اÙ,,Ù...سÙ,,Ù...ين اÙ,,إسÙ,,اÙ...ÙŠ ...
per his Not A True Scotsman fallacy.